Biography - A Short Wiki
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William Boyd, famously known as Bill Boyd, is a Scottish actor and musician. He performed with St Andrews Repertory and the Traverse Theatre as his first paying roles. He is excellently known for the Lord of the rings for hobbit Pippin’s role in Peter Jackson’s.
Career Highlights
Read about Billy Boyd's career and accomplishments in the following section.
Billy Boyd is both an actor and a musician. He was inspired by Star Wars, which saw how talented Billy was and stirred him up to pursue acting. When he was 10, Billy got his first taste of acting in his school’s production of Oliver Twist. Although he was discouraged by his school counselor to keep it secret, Billy would still pursue acting. The love of acting would not allow him to give up his career, which he enjoyed doing.
Family and Personal Life
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Billy has a sister called Margaret. After his parents died, Billy and his sister were raised by his grandmother. Apart from being an actor, Billy is a gifted singer with a strong tenor and a light baritone voice. He also loves to play guitar, the bass, and the drums. He is married to Alison McKinnon Boyd, and they have a son named Jack William Boyd. The couple has a home in Glasgow, Scotland; however, they occasionally stay in Los Angeles, CA.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Alison McKinnon Boyd |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Jack William Boyd) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | William Boyd |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 54 years |
| Date of Birth | August 28, 1968 |
| Place of Birth | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Height | 1.69 m, 5 feet 7 inches |
| Weight | 70 kg, 154.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $10 Million |
| Occupation | Actor, Musician |
Height, Weight, and Age
Billy Boyd's height is pretty average measuring 1.69 m. Billy Boyd weighs 70 kg. Being born on August 28, 1968, translates to an age of 54 years as of todays date (June 11, 2023).
Quotes
After I’ve been in America for a while, I get homesick for Scotland.
Billy Boyd
In fact, Russell Crowe once phoned me up to see if I wanted to go to a party but I had to bring my guitar and perform ‘Oh Jean.’
Billy Boyd
I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t fun to go to these nights out, like the opening of a film or something, but I dip in and out of it.
Billy Boyd
People are scared to make something that doesn’t look like another film that made a lot of money. It means we get ‘Four Weddings And A Funeral’ made again and again.
Billy Boyd
I loved going surfing down on Venice Beach. I’d go out with a board under my arm and think, ‘I can’t do that in Cranhill.’
Billy Boyd
